1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 255 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3510 mm |